17 Oct 2025 | 3 Mins Read
Korean stocks reach record as US trade talks come into focus
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South Korean shares reached an all-time high of 3,781.39, a 0.89% increase, driven by optimism over trade negotiations with the US and gains by battery manufacturers, including LG Energy Solution, up 3.5%, Samsung SDI, up nearly 9%, and LG Chem, up 11.6%. Foreigners were net buyers, with shares worth $130 million.